Dragonfly Festival Tours
Join Sonoran Institute and local experts to search for dragonflies at one of five locations. Discover dragonflies with experts at four locations, including walking river tours in the Santa Cruz River channel or… MORE ›
It Used to Spell Death and Destruction for Ecosystems… SLATE
Luke Cole discusses the positive impact of treated wastewater on ecosystems and recreational areas for communities with SLATE. This article explores rivers like the Santa Cruz, that have turned waste in thriving riparian… MORE ›
Alejandro Corral
Program Manager, Santa Cruz River Program
Alejandro joined the Sonoran Institute at the beginning of 2025 as the Program Manager for the Santa Cruz River Program, where he leads efforts to restore and protect the river. With a Master’s…
Pima County Newsroom UNWR Update
US Fish & Wildlife Service meets with county representatives to discuss next steps for the Santa Cruz River UNWR Newsroom | Pima County, AZ
Sustaining our Shared Future – 2024 Annual Report
As we near the end of another impactful year, we are delighted to present our 2024 Annual Report, titled “Sustaining our Shared Future.” This report embodies our focus on delivering results with a… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Nogales Wash to Amado 2008 to 2023 water years
The Living River reports were developed to annually gauge conditions of this valuable ecosystem, the Santa Cruz River. This supplementary report provides more information on recent achievements highlighted in the 2024 report and… MORE ›
A Living River/Un Río Vivo, Nogales 2024
A Living River: Santa Cruz River Conditions Nogales Wash to Amado is a Living River report that highlights recent achievements along the river in the border region and river conditions from Nogales Wash… MORE ›
La Fiesta De Tumacacori
Join us December 7 – 8 at Tumacacori National Historical Park to celebrate the rich cultural history and present representation in the Santa Cruz Valley. La Fiesta de Tumacácori – Tumacácori National Historical… MORE ›
Sonoran Institute Celebrates 35 years
35 Years of Impact: Sustaining Our Shared Future Sonoran Institute celebrates 35 years of successful partnering with communities to conserve our natural resources in the western United States and northern Mexico. Our community-centered… MORE ›
Green Drinks Tucson – January
You’re invited! Network With Environmental Leaders When: Thursday, January 16th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: MotoSonora Brewing Company 1015 S Park Ave Free Event Speaker: Luke Cole with exciting updates on the Santa Cruz River. For any… MORE ›
Cyclovia Tucson
Join us for this Fall’s Cyclovia Tucson with Living Streets Alliance. We’ll be hosting our mock-fish survey, working on a community art project, and talking about the work we do on the Santa… MORE ›
Dragoon Fall Warehouse Market
Join us at Dragoon’s Fall Warehouse Market Saturday, October 26, 2024 12:00 PM -4:00 PM Dragoon Brewing Co.1859 W Grant Rd #111Tucson, AZ 85745USA (map) They open their warehouse to all local vendors for… MORE ›
A Living River: Supplementary Data for Downtown Tucson to Marana 2024
The Living River reports were developed to annually gauge conditions of this valuable ecosystem, the Santa Cruz River, and track the impacts of our community investment in wastewater treatment upgrades. This supplementary report… MORE ›
Dragonfly Festival Tours
Join Sonoran Institute and local experts to search for dragonflies at one of four locations. Discover dragonflies with experts at four locations, including walking river tours in the Santa Cruz River channel. Family… MORE ›
Bugs & Bites
6:00 P.M. – 9 P.M. FREE EVENT / FAMILY FRIENDLY / Accessible in english and spanish As part of this year’s Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival, we are pleased to host our third… MORE ›
Sonoran Soirée – A Conservation Benefit
REGISTER HERE Wednesday | May 15 | 6-10pm Playground Bar & Lounge 278 E Congress St, Tucson AZ, 85701 ADMISSION: $65 SONORAN SUSTAINERS: $50 Includes entry, food, & 2 drink tickets The Sonoran… MORE ›
Here Fishy-Fishy! The 2023 SI fish survey
In late 2023, blue skies and sunshine found Sonoran Institute staff, partners, and friends knee-deep in water for our 16th annual fish survey. Their objective: identify which fish species are currently observed in… MORE ›
Sonoran Institute at Dragoon Brewing Anniversary Celebration
Come join us at Dragoon Brewing Co. as we help them celebrate their 12th Anniversary! We’ll be there to talk about what Sonoran Institute is doing in Arizona along the Colorado and Santa… MORE ›
Sonoran Institute Announces New Board of Directors Officers
Sonoran Institute, a non-profit organization that connects people and communities with natural resources that nourish and sustain them in the North American West, has announced its new Board of Directors leadership slate. Newly… MORE ›
Kicking off 2024 on a high note
Beside the looming company of A Mountain, Logan Phillips gathered us in the cool morning air with poetry to welcome and inspire a shared love and appreciation for the Sonoran Desert. Childrens’ laughter… MORE ›